Hiking Experiences
Hiking Experiences
A Foothills Forest
This 2 hour program is located in Bragg Creek Provincial Park, a perfect location for an afterwork outing for busy people. On this interpretive hike you will learn about the unique species and ecological processes that can be found in a foothills’ forest ecosystem. Not only will you familiarize yourself with local forest residents, you will also have the opportunity to soak in the peace and tranquility under a canopy of Spruce and Aspen trees.
Curriculum Connection: For educators, this outdoor experience connects to the study of Trees & Forests and is accompanied by this Classroom Ready Resource. Outdoor Experiences for the Eco-Minded Educator are special excursions for teachers to connect, play and learn in the outdoors. $35 + GST per educator
Educator Dates: May 03, 12, 17, 26.
Click HERE to register.
A Foothills Forest
This 2 hour program is located in Bragg Creek Provincial Park, a perfect location for an afterwork outing for busy people. On this interpretive hike you will learn about the unique species and ecological processes that can be found in a foothills’ forest ecosystem. Not only will you familiarize yourself with local forest residents, you will also have the opportunity to soak in the peace and tranquility under a canopy of Spruce and Aspen trees.
Curriculum Connection: For educators, this outdoor experience connects to the study of Trees & Forests and is accompanied by this Classroom Ready Resource. Outdoor Experiences for the Eco-Minded Educator are special excursions for teachers to connect, play and learn in the outdoors.
$35 + GST per educator
Educator Dates: May 03, 12, 17, 26.
Click HERE to register.
Builder of a Nation: The Beaver
The beaver, a small but mighty builder alters not only its physical landscape but also the historical landscape of Canada as the European quest for beaver pelts shaped the nation that we know today. On this hike along the Flowing Waters Trail you will learn about this fascinating animal, its importance to the Canadian fur trade and how it shaped the foundations of a nation.
Curriculum Connection: For educators, this outdoor experience connects d to the study of Wetland Ecosystems and Canada: The Land, Histories, and Stories. It is accompanied by a Classroom-Ready Resource. Experiences for the Eco-Minded Educator are special excursions for teachers to connect, play and learn in the outdoors.
$55 + GST per educator
Educator Dates: May 06, 14. Click HERE to register.
Builder of a Nation: The Beaver
The beaver, a small but mighty builder alters not only its physical landscape but also the historical landscape of Canada as the European quest for beaver pelts shaped the nation that we know today. On this hike along the Flowing Waters Trail you will learn about this fascinating animal, its importance to the Canadian fur trade and how it shaped the foundations of a nation.
Curriculum Connection: For educators, this outdoor experience connects d to the study of Wetland Ecosystems and Canada: The Land, Histories, and Stories. It is accompanied by a Classroom-Ready Resource. Experiences for the Eco-Minded Educator are special excursions for teachers to connect, play and learn in the outdoors.
$55 + GST per educator
Educator Dates: May 06, 14. Click HERE to register.
Flight of the Golden Eagle
Since time immemorial, a mass migration has taken place in the skies over our Rocky Mountains. Bi-annually the Golden Eagle migration occurs in our front ranges, a 11,000 year route that takes these raptors from their northern breeding sites to their southern wintering grounds. You will learn about these amazing birds while walking along the banks of the Kananaskis River and enjoying a bite to eat by beautiful Troll Falls. We will also stop at the Rocky Mountain Eagle Research Foundation counting site to see if we can spot one of these incredible raptors and to learn about a uniquely Albertan citizen science project
Curriculum Connection: For educators, this outdoor experience connects directly to the study of Air & Aerodynamics. It is accompanied by a Classroom-Ready Resource. Experiences for the Eco-Minded Educator are special excursions for teachers to connect, play and learn in the outdoors.
$55 + GST per Educator (Troll Falls Hike)
$75 + GST per Educator (Wasootch Ridge)
Educator Dates: March 25, 26, April 01, 02.
Click HERE to register.
Flight of the Golden Eagle
Since time immemorial, a mass migration has taken place in the skies over our Rocky Mountains. Bi-annually the Golden Eagle migration occurs in our front ranges, a 11,000 year route that takes these raptors from their northern breeding sites to their southern wintering grounds. You will learn about these amazing birds while walking along the banks of the Kananaskis River and enjoying a bite to eat by beautiful Troll Falls. We will also stop at the Rocky Mountain Eagle Research Foundation counting site to see if we can spot one of these incredible raptors and to learn about a uniquely Albertan citizen science project
Curriculum Connection: For educators, this outdoor experience connects directly to the study of Air & Aerodynamics. It is accompanied by a Classroom-Ready Resource. Experiences for the Eco-Minded Educator are special excursions for teachers to connect, play and learn in the outdoors.
$55 + GST per Educator (Troll Falls Hike)
$75 + GST per Educator (Wasootch Ridge)
Educator Dates: March 25, 26, April 01, 02.
Click HERE to register.
Hike to the Headwaters
Have you ever turned on your tap and wondered where your water comes from? On this Hike to the Headwaters we will travel to where it all begins for an important Southern Alberta water source. You will visit pristine Elbow Lake and experience beautiful vistas of the Rae Glacier, the source of the Elbow River. Along this journey we will talk about the role glaciers play as headwaters and the importance of a sustainable Elbow River Watershed.
Curriculum Connection: For educators, this outdoor experience connects directly to the study of Fresh & Salt Water Systems. Experiences for the Eco-Minded Educator are special excursions for teachers to connect, play and learn in the outdoors.
$75 + GST per Educator (Elbow Lake & Rae Glacier Location)
Summer & Fall Dates Available
Click HERE to register.
Hike to the Headwaters
Have you ever turned on your tap and wondered where your water comes from? On this Hike to the Headwaters we will travel to where it all begins for an important Southern Alberta water source. You will visit pristine Elbow Lake and experience beautiful vistas of the Rae Glacier, the source of the Elbow River. Along this journey we will talk about the role glaciers play as headwaters and the importance of a sustainable Elbow River Watershed.
Curriculum Connection: For educators, this outdoor experience connects directly to the study of Fresh & Salt Water Systems. Experiences for the Eco-Minded Educator are special excursions for teachers to connect, play and learn in the outdoors.
$75 + GST per Educator (Elbow Lake – Rae Glacier Location)
Summer & Fall Dates Available
Click HERE to register.
